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Edward Spring Obituary
He had been the Resident Director of Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island, the first Children's Psychiatric hospital in the world. He was involved in the original research under grants from the National Institutes of Health on the 'Acting Out Child'.
He served on the faculty of Connecticut School of Social Work; Boston University School of Social Work and Rhode Island College of Education.
He and his wife founded and directed Harmony Hill School, a residential treatment center for seriously emotionally disturbed and neurologically impaired children.
He served in the Connecticut National Guard from 1931 to 1934 and from 1936 until 1939. He also served in the Army Air Force during World War II.
He was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Stuart, FL.
He was a member of the Stuart-Jensen Elks; Lions Club; Audubon Society; Anchorline Yacht Club; Phi Beta Kappa; Charter member of the National Association of Social Workers.
He was active in the Boy Scouts of America.
He was a former member of the Governor's Commission of Aging in Rhode Island and Board of Aging of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Laura Spring of Port St. Lucie, FL; Sons, Sherwood C. Spring of Lorton, VA, Dr. Donald E. Spring of Wakefield, RI; and Jeffrey C. Spring of Harmony, RI; daughter, Valerie S. Begin of Chepachat, RI; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 623 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994. The family requests that memorials be made to Harmony Hill School, Harmony Hill Road, Chepachet, RI 02814.
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Albert Rodgers
November 25, 2008
My mom, Agnes Rodgers, was a nurse at Bradley Hospital in the 1950-1960 timeframe. I worked at Bradley part-time and full time 1957-1961 between high school and college. It was a happy family of professionals and young folks who needed special care. Ed always had a smile on his face. He was gentle man and was thoughtful of his coworkers. God has blessed me in knowing him.
God's peace be with you at this time and for the time to come.
jerry prendergast
November 24, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the Spring Family. I personally have many memories of brief, warm encounters @ Harmony Hill School dropping off packages to Mr. Spring. It's at this time that family and friends should gather to lend comfort and support in your time of sorrow.
Jerry Prendergast
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